cupcake: a small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top. by meg, chronicles my endeavor to make delicious cupcakes from scratch. I will include the different flavors, icing and decorations I try as well as the events I cater. enjoy.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Christmas Party

M & A's Christmas Party


These are mint chocolate cupcakes with mint buttercream frosting. A fancy but fun dessert for party attenders. They looked great on the beautiful table and went well with all the other Hors d'oeuvres. Thanks M & A, for the opportunity to create.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Chocolate Mint Cupcake w Mint Buttercream Frosting

I have made this combination for multiple holiday events and have gotten the same response- YUM! The pairing of a mint chocolate cupcake with creamy mint buttercream is festive and delicious.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Pumpkin Party


These jack-o-lantern cupcakes were the perfect treat for a pumpkin party. I used yellow buttermilk cupcakes as the base and buttercream frosting to make the pumpkins. The face is made with semi-sweet chocolate. All together they add up to a fun tasty treat.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Pretty in Pink and White

Pink and white buttercream paired with chocolate cupcakes were elegant for this bridal shower. The bride wanted a fun dessert with sophistication. I displayed the cupcakes on the tables with different cake stands to make them a focal point as well as the dessert. She received multiple comments from guests about how fun it was to eat cupcakes because they hadn't in a long time. Just another reminder that cupcakes aren't just for kids!

Saturday, September 19, 2009

A Baby Shower



  

For a baby boy celebration I chose to make yellow buttermilk cupcakes w swiss meringue buttercream in very light shades of blue and green. This cake is moist and light topped with icing that is creamy not sugary.
What a delicious way to celebrate with an expectant mom!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

September Cupcake- Red Velvet w Cream Cheese Frosting


Today I perfected my Red Velvet Cupcake. It is especially moist and pairs perfectly with the cream cheese frosting. Who knew a cupcake that's vibrant red could taste so grown-up?


Sunday, August 30, 2009

Cupcakes for a Barbeque

I was asked by my friend Emily to cater her annual BBQ. She served up great barbeque sandwiches and thought it would be fun to have cupcakes as the dessert. 
I thought it was a great idea as well. :)
I chose to make an array of cupcakes so guests would have options. They were:
- chocolate cupcakes w chocolate frosting
- yellow buttermilk cupcakes w fluffy white frosting
- yellow buttermilk cupcakes w swiss meringue buttercream frosting 
- strawberry cupcakes w strawberry meringue buttercream
The cupcakes turned out great and I have to say disappeared quickly. 
Thank you Emily for letting me cater your event! 
I was concentrating on making the cupcakes and forgot to take pictures.